Teacher who promised cash prize to student who aced state test for 25 years finally gets to deliver

Daily Mail - Oct 3, 2026

A Long Island teacher who promised a $100 cash prize has finally fulfilled his challenge to a student who aced his regents test for the first time in 25 years.

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LAURA TROTT speaks to SARAH VINE about being a working mum of three, banning social media for under-16s and why Kemi Badenoch is 'Madonna-level'

Oct 3, 2026

LAURA TROTT speaks to SARAH VINE about being a working mum of three, banning social media for under-16s and why Kemi Badenoch is 'Madonna-level'

Even before the start of the Coalition government, Laura Trott had made a name for herself at the implementation unit, set up to prepare the Conservatives for power.

CEO of swanky fashion house and wife shot dead at $1.2 million California home leaving upscale community shaken

Oct 3, 2026

CEO of swanky fashion house and wife shot dead at $1.2 million California home leaving upscale community shaken

Neighbors told local news that the couple were well-known fashion designers. Police said there is no known threat to the public, and the investigation remains ongoing.

P135-M road projects launched in Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, Apayao

Oct 3, 2026

P135-M road projects launched in Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, Apayao

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) has broken ground on P135 million worth of road projects in Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga and Apayao to improve access in conflict-affected communities. Opapru said Saturday that Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento joined local officials in the three provinces on

Tolosa: AMLC can share records with foreign counterparts, impeach court

Oct 3, 2026

Tolosa: AMLC can share records with foreign counterparts, impeach court

MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is allowed to share information with foreign counterparts, giving further basis for it to provide financial records to the Senate impeachment court, prosecution legal spokesperson and counsel Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said Saturday. Tolosa made the argument amid the defense’s continuing questions over the confidentiality of AMLC

Trump says he feels 'badly' for Cornell 7: 'They won't get a fair shake'

Oct 3, 2026

Trump says he feels 'badly' for Cornell 7: 'They won't get a fair shake'

On Thursday, Democrat Hochul signed an executive order appointing James to oversee the case in which a woman claims she was gang raped by seven fraternity members.

Mystery of missing US-bound flight from Bermuda: Disturbing new audio offers haunting clues as urgent search continues

Oct 3, 2026

Mystery of missing US-bound flight from Bermuda: Disturbing new audio offers haunting clues as urgent search continues

A plane carrying six people has gone missing on its way to Boston from Bermuda on Saturday. Now, new air traffic control audio offers haunting clues as to what happened.

Influencer food reviewer who throws meals he doesn't like charged after hurling cheesesteak at Philly restaurant worker

Oct 3, 2026

Influencer food reviewer who throws meals he doesn't like charged after hurling cheesesteak at Philly restaurant worker

Manager of Pat's King of Steak, Tom Francano, who has been working at the restaurant for nearly 50 years, was the one who had to face the sandwich.

Speaker Dy backs stronger safeguards for sugar farmers

Oct 3, 2026

Speaker Dy backs stronger safeguards for sugar farmers

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Friday expressed support for stronger protection for sugarcane farmers as the House brought discussions on the proposed TUBO Act directly to farmers and industry stakeholders during LegisHear in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Speaking at the press briefing following the LegisHear townhall program, Dy said the consultation

The plot to cancel Ali G: How a shadowy worldwide campaign orchestrated by an Irish millionaire and wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneurs used AI as a prime weapon to try to block Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie

Oct 3, 2026

The plot to cancel Ali G: How a shadowy worldwide campaign orchestrated by an Irish millionaire and wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneurs used AI as a prime weapon to try to block Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie

The return of Sacha Baron Cohen's original and arguably most famous comic alter ego, Ali G, was announced via YouTube on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 25.

14-year-old Banga shooting victim laid to rest

Oct 3, 2026

14-year-old Banga shooting victim laid to rest

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO — The 14-year-old student killed in the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School was laid to rest Saturday as family, classmates, teachers, friends and church members gathered to bid her farewell and call for justice. “Dianne,” not her real name, was buried at Banga Holy Trinity Memorial Park more than

GOP rising star, 35, demanded 'Proverbs 31' wife, said spouse who claimed sex with him made her flinch. Now his crumbling marriage has triggered another huge scandal

Oct 3, 2026

GOP rising star, 35, demanded 'Proverbs 31' wife, said spouse who claimed sex with him made her flinch. Now his crumbling marriage has triggered another huge scandal

Austin McCollum, 35, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony stalking and violating a protection order filed by his estranged wife, Ragen, according to a court filing obtained by the Daily Mail.

Schools refer parents to police and social services for questioning their children's demands to change sex and refusing to buy puberty blockers

Oct 3, 2026

Schools refer parents to police and social services for questioning their children's demands to change sex and refusing to buy puberty blockers

Families say they were flagged to the authorities for 'offences' such as refusing to buy puberty blocker drugs, restricting internet access and failing to use the new names chosen by their children.

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